Savvy Nana’s Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Every year Thanksgiving Dinner is at my house. My family expects everything to be the same year after year, it’s tradition! By now I have this whole meal down pat; the menu, shopping list, and recipes are etched in my brain.

Each year I add a couple of new items to my menu, usually appetizers and desserts. I figure as long as I don’t mess with the classic menu items my family won’t rebel. This year I’m trying out 3 appetizers and 2 desserts, maybe some of them will make return appearances next year.

Even tho I can prepare this holiday meal in my sleep I still plan the meal as I would any other event I host. The key to a successful event is planning, in my world this means lists. I make a menu, a shopping list, and a timeline. This helps me budget my time and helps keep the holidays stress free.

Here is this year’s Thanksgiving menu. Links to recipes are also given. Click here for printable menu!

Planning Thanksgiving Dinner helps take the stress out of the event and allows me to enjoy my family and other guests on Thanksgiving day. Don’t forget to schedule some “me” time during this busy week; you’ll need a bit of R&R.